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Notice from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) 11.08.22 regarding Prior Authorization process for initials and extensions

Please be advised that when assessing all ABA prior authorization and extension requests, OHCA uses only the information provided in the most recent request. All pertinent information must be included on the OHCA template to be considered complete, even with additional documentation accompanying the request. A determination of authorized hours for ABA services by the OHCA will be final for that request, and no further assessment or reevaluation will be conducted prior to the next extension.  Providers that are given a 6-month prior authorization,  may only submit an early ABA extension after 2 months of consecutive work, and must provide the clinical criteria to support the need for additional hours. Providers that are given a 3-month prior authorization may not request more hours before the end of the authorization period.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) 11.08.22

Direct questions to Tanesha Hooks, OHCA Behavioral Health Services Manager, Phone: 405.522.7014 or Email: tanesha.hooks@okhca.org

Policy, Statutes, Resources

Oklahoma Statute 59 O.S. § 1928

Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Department of Human Services policy 340:100-18, BCBA license and BCaBA certification

Oklahoma Health Care Authority policy 317:30-3-65.12, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services